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South Pekin

Illinois · 996 residents · 0.515 sq mi
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South Pekin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,490. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
996
−14%since 2000
from 1,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,934 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+32%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8459591K1K1K1990201020202024South Pekin
2024883
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,490
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,005
+40%since 2000
from $15,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,141)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(937)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score8.6%(86)
Diversity Score
9
+153%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Pekin, Illinois?

South Pekin, Illinois has about 996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Pekin, Illinois?

The typical household in South Pekin, Illinois earns about $58,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Pekin, Illinois expensive?

In South Pekin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in South Pekin, Illinois?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Pekin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Pekin, Illinois?

About 10.6% of people in South Pekin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Pekin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Pekin, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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